Parts Manager

We are seeking a highly capable Parts Manager to join a reputable, family-run dealer group operating across multiple sites in the Rhondda Valleys and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive parts professional to take charge of a busy department within a well-established business. The successful individual will be responsible for overseeing operations across three dealerships, managing a team of Parts Advisors, and driving the growth of the parts department. This role offers a competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits for the successful Parts Manager:

• Competitive basic salary between -30,000 and -35,000, dependent on experience and current earnings
• Enhanced overtime rate at time and a half
• 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Access to manufacturer and system-specific training and development programmes
• Workplace pension scheme
• Excellent career development prospects within a reputable, family-owned dealer group
• Working hours Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with paid Saturday shifts when required

Duties of the Parts Manager:

• Manage a team of three Parts Advisors across three dealerships, including holiday and sickness cover
• Oversee all parts orders, ensuring requirements are accurately identified and dispatched promptly
• Process customer parts requirements with professionalism and courtesy in a fast-paced environment
• Strive for sales growth by maintaining a target-driven approach
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and support to the parts departments across multiple sites
• Maintain accurate stock levels and identify opportunities for revenue growth
• Work with dealer management systems (such as Kerridge or ADP) and electronic parts catalogues
• liaise effectively with internal teams and customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction

Requirements of the Parts Manager:

• Proven automotive parts experience, ideally within franchised dealership Main Parts Departments or motor factors with supervisory experience
• Ambition to progress from Parts Supervisor or to further develop as a Parts Manager
• Strong IT literacy, especially with dealer management systems and electronic parts catalogues
• Full UK driving licence with minimal points
• Excellent customer service and sales skills, with a friendly and professional attitude
• Live within easy commuting distance of either Llandow, Talbot Green, or Rhondda

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a motivated Parts Manager seeking career growth within a respected local dealer group. If you have the relevant experience and are eager to take your career to the next level, this role is ideal for you.

Contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement, covering Rhondda Cynon Taf and Talbot Green, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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